The Dillards“Hey Boys” fromThere Is a Time (1963-70)(Vanguard 1991)—Roy DEAN WEBB, mandolin player with second-generation bluegrass band, The Dillards, was born on March 28, 1937 in Independence, MO and will be 75 years old on Wednesday.

Charlie Pride“All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)” fromThe Essential Charlie Pride(RCA Nashville/Legacy 1997)—This was the 1st record by an African-American artist to reach the top of the country charts in 25 years when it came out in 1969. The last was Louis Jordan's "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?

Cumberland Gap“You're Still on My Mind” fromDreams of Living(Cumberland Gap 2013)L—Aaron Muskopf on the lead vocal. Local bluegrass and Americana favorites CUMBERLAND GAP will be at The Focal Point on Friday, March 30th along with the Foggy Memory Boys. Show time is 8PM.

4:17pm

Rough Shop“Last Sad Song” fromBeneath the South Side Bridge(Perdition 2012)N L—St. Louis band ROUGH SHOP has a cd release and star-studded revue taking place on Saturday, April 14th at B.B.’s Jazz, Blues and Soups, starting at 9PM. Their new release is ”Beneath the South Side Bridge”.